Procurement Category Manager (Temporary)

Procurement Category Manager (Temporary)

Summary

Location : Mexico City

This role is based in Mexico City. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role : please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

About the Role

• Implement global category strategy at local level or implement sourcing business plan for area of responsibility; directly deploy global category strategy at site level.
• Supervise the implementation of sourcing plans for the sub-category and deliver sub-category savings targets following engagement in the target setting process.
• Provide input into overall Category segmentation and identification of key supplier relationships or directly control purchases with respect to supplier choice, timing, and commercial conditions on a local basis (may vary between divisions depending on how spend is controlled).
• Manage strategic sub-category supplier relationships, implement consistent key performance indicators for the sub-category, and report on suppliers’ performance.
• Collect supplier information and feedback from divisions, countries, sites, Category teams and Business Partners, and deliver Procurement Balanced Scorecard metrics for the relevant sub-category.
• Create, apply, complete and review major contracts for the sub-category and ensure negotiated contracts are clearly communicated for the sub-category area and are consistently applied.
• Manage strategic sub-category supplier relationships, implement consistent key performance indicators for the sub-category, and ensure that any supplier performance risks and issues are resolved on time for end‑user satisfaction.

Essential Requirements

Why Novartis

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Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Marketing and Sales

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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